Finance · People · Compliance — since 2016

Steady hands on the numbers, so your days feel lighter.

2016
Founded — nearly a decade of operational expertise
100s
Growth-stage companies served across 9 industries
3-in-1
Finance, HR & Compliance — fully integrated
<6 wks
Average time to full steady-state operations

Most Growing Companies Hit the Same Operational Wall

The problems that slow down growth-stage companies aren't unique — but they compound fast. Here's what we hear most.

"Our books are months behind and we don't trust the numbers."
We start every engagement with a full books review and reconciliation — getting you to clean, accurate financials before anything else.
"We lost our controller. Everything is in their head."
Hammock's institutional memory stays with your firm. SOPs, documented processes, and a full team means no single point of failure — ever.
"We're acquiring another company and have no idea how to integrate it."
We've supported M&A at every stage — from diligence through entity combination. Your operational infrastructure scales with every deal.
"HR is a mess. We hired people in 4 states and have no compliance process."
Multi-state payroll registration, I-9 compliance, state tax setup — we handle the complexity so you're not exposed to penalties or audits.
"We spend more time on admin than on clients."
We take the operational burden off your plate entirely — from AP/AR to compliance calendars — so your team focuses on billable work and growth.
"We need board-ready financials but our bookkeeper can't produce them."
We build reporting infrastructure designed for stakeholders — clean consolidations, variance analysis, and dashboards your board actually trusts.

If any of these sound like your business, we should talk.

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Built for the Way Your Industry Actually Works

We don't apply a generic template. Our team understands the nuances of your industry's revenue cycle, compliance requirements, and operational pressure points.

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Law Firms
Trust accounting, partner compensation, billing cycles, and multi-office expansion.
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Private Equity
Portfolio company finance, M&A diligence, entity consolidation, and board reporting.
💻
SaaS & Tech
ARR reporting, revenue recognition, equity management, and growth forecasting.
🏢
Multi-Entity Holdings
Consolidated reporting, intercompany eliminations, and cross-entity operations.
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Health Tech
HIPAA-aligned finance ops, licensing compliance, and complex billing structures.
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Non-Profits
Grant tracking, restricted fund accounting, 990 readiness, and board reporting.
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Advisory & Prof. Services
Retainer billing, utilization tracking, and partner-model compensation structures.
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Restaurant & Hospitality
Multi-location P&Ls, tip compliance, inventory management, and payroll complexity.
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E-Commerce
Sales tax nexus, COGS tracking, inventory costing, and marketplace reconciliation.

One Partner. Every Operational Function.

Finance, HR, and compliance as one integrated function — not siloed departments. When you add partners, open offices, or acquire companies, every operational thread stays connected.

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Finance & Accounting
  • Monthly close & reconciliation
  • Financial reporting & consolidations
  • AP/AR management & collections
  • Cash flow & liquidity analysis
  • Forecasting & scenario planning
  • Sales tax support & 1099 issuance
  • Audit support & documentation
  • Board-ready reporting packages
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HR & People Operations
  • Employee onboarding & offboarding
  • Payroll processing & coordination
  • I-9, E-Verify & personnel compliance
  • Handbook & policy implementation
  • Compensation & benefits planning
  • HR file audits
  • Workers' comp & OSHA compliance
  • Insurance transitions & oversight
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Compliance & Operations
  • Entity formation & foreign qualification
  • Multi-state payroll & tax registration
  • Annual/biennial filings
  • Voluntary disclosure agreements
  • Entity restructuring & transitions
  • Registered agent coordination
  • Compliance calendar tracking
  • Regulatory representation

From Day One to Full Operational Partnership

Every client is supported by a dedicated associate for day-to-day operations, a senior lead for close and strategic engagement, and access to management and specialist partners.

Weeks 1–6
Onboarding
Establishing the foundation
  • Gain system access & review books
  • Ensure accuracy & restructure financials
  • Define operational processes & cadence
  • Establish regular deliverables
  • Build knowledge base & SOPs
Ongoing
Steady State
The full operational layer
  • Monthly close & reconciliation
  • Payroll & AP/AR management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Proactive touchpoint reports
  • Real-time collaboration
As Needed
Strategic Support
When you need more firepower
  • Liquidity analysis & forecasting
  • M&A diligence & combination analysis
  • Entity structuring support
  • Board-ready reporting
  • Growth scenario planning

The Advantages of a Full Department — Without the Overhead

You get the depth and continuity of an internal team without the cost, management burden, or key-person risk of building one yourself.

Team Depth, On Demand
Access every function within full finance and operational departments — scaled to exactly what you need. No overhead, no management burden, no key-person risk. Just the right expertise at the right moment.
Systems That Scale With You
Cloud-native infrastructure, automated workflows, financial controls, and documented processes that expand seamlessly as you add entities, offices, or partners. Built to grow, not be rebuilt.
Continuity & Institutional Memory
Enterprise-grade security, rigorous documentation, and institutional memory that stays with your firm through every leadership change or acquisition. Your knowledge never walks out the door.

What Our Clients Say

Hammock gave us the financial infrastructure we needed to close our first acquisition with confidence. They handled everything from diligence support to integrating the new entity — we couldn't have moved that fast without them.
JR
Managing Partner
Regional Law Firm — 40+ attorneys
We tried three different bookkeeping services before finding Hammock. The difference is that they actually understand our business model. The reporting is clean, the close is on time, and I finally trust our numbers.
SC
CEO & Founder
SaaS Company — Series A
When our controller left, we thought we were in trouble. Hammock stepped in within days, stabilized everything, and built out processes that were actually better than what we had before. No drama, no gap.
MK
COO
Private Equity Portfolio Company

Testimonials are representative of client outcomes. Names withheld by request — references available upon engagement.

Your finance team shouldn't be a single point of failure.

Whether you're scaling headcount, entering new states, or preparing for a transaction — Hammock gives you the infrastructure to do it without operational risk. One partner. Every function. Built to last.

Operators Who've Been in Your Seat

Our team combines finance, technology, and people operations expertise — built on decades of real-world experience across industries.

Hammock is led by operators. Our leadership brings venture investing and CEO and CFO experience across multiple companies, with a focus on turnarounds and high-growth businesses, and has advised organizations from startups to the United Nations on building disciplined, scalable operations. That operating background is paired with SHRM-CP certified people operations expertise and more than 15 years across manufacturing, transportation, construction, and professional services, covering HR strategy, compensation, compliance, and employment law.

Let's talk about what growth looks like for you.

Whether you're replacing a finance team, scaling through acquisition, or just tired of operational firefighting — we'd love to learn about your business.

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